Daw Mode Menu - Focusrite Forte User Manual

DAW Mode Menu

DAW Mode lets you use the Forte encoder to control various functions of your DAW.
To use DAW Control Mode, first launch your DAW application; ensure that the application is focused
(i.e., the DAW is the "active" window). Select the DAW Control Icon on the Forte controller. Note that
DAW Control Mode will not operate unless your DAW is the active window (in focus) and the DAW icon
on the Forte Controller is lit.
The default commands sent in DAW Control Mode are:
• PLAY/STOP (Press)
• HORIZONTAL ZOOM (Rotate)
However, it is possible to access additional commands to the Press and Rotate functions. To re-
assign commands, proceed as follows:
1. Press and hold the DAW Icon on the Forte hardware (i.e., a "long" touch) to enter the Mode
Menu. The OLED will show 2 columns, one for Rotate and one for Press.
2. Use the control knob to scroll through the available options in the first column.
3. Select the required option by pressing the control knob. The cursor now moves to the second
column, where the procedure may be repeated.
4. Press the DAW icon again to leave the menu.
5. The alternative DAW commands will now be available for use.
Note - For DAW Control Mode to function correctly, please ensure your DAW's Keyboard Shortcuts
are enabled.
If no DAW is detected, an error message will be displayed:
For a full list of supported DAWs and the commands available with each, please see:
www.focusrite.com/downloads?product=forte
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